Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 25.1% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 17.9% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 8.7% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 18.8% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 32.2% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 9.3% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 13.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.20 € | -36.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.16 € | 1.94 € | -38.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.11 € | -24.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.57 € | -19.6 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 3.95 € | -9.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.65 € | 1.19 € | -27.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.63 € | -38.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.79 € | 2.56 € | -32.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.81 € | 5.52 € | -29.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.59 € | 3.29 € | -41.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.43 € | 6.16 € | -26.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 0.93 € | -26.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.78 € | -16.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 0.81 € | -36.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.49 € | 1.01 € | -31.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.70 € | -25.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 0.74 € | -22.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.11 € | -19.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.67 € | -1.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 € | 1.09 € | -49.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.76 € | 1.80 € | -34.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 5.50 € | -52.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 30.00 € | -53.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 2.06 € | -29.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 22.84 € | -15.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.82 € | 6.00 € | -12.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +3.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,560.49 € | 26,796.05 € | -2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 186.01 € | 133.76 € | -28.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.15 € | 17.55 € | -27.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.86 € | 30.75 € | +3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.51 € | 39.62 € | +21.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.93 € | 13.11 € | -17.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 687.78 € | 433.23 € | -37.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,948.19 € | 8,129.44 € | -18.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.29 € | 75.24 € | -14.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.51 € | 30.80 € | -17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.25 € | 78.61 € | -12.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.32 € | 90.69 € | -24.6 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 771.43 € | 965.54 € | +25.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 600.62 € | 734.03 € | +22.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,452.49 € | 1,530.74 € | +5.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,147.37 € | 1,087.37 € | -5.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 559.71 € | 339.54 € | -39.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 378.20 € | 204.71 € | -45.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,344.15 € | 1,745.81 € | -25.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.55 | -3.2 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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